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1945
DIED
2024
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Duluth, Minnesota
Hans Stopinski Obituary
Pete was a union heavy duty equipment operator for his entire adult life, living and working in Glen Ellyn, IL where he raised his family and took care of his first wife who suffered from MS. After retirement, he moved to Minong in order to be able to take care of wild animals, and hunt, and fish since he was an accomplished fisherman and hunter; hobbies he enjoyed from the time he was a young boy. He was also an adept racquetball player and was very proud of his classic corvettes. He served in the military for three years ending on Oct 31, 1968 serving most of his military time in Korea.
In addition to his first wife, Cindy, and his mother and father, Pete was also preceded in death by his grandson, Dylan Stopinski, and his brother and wife, Robert and Sharon Hupe Stopinski.
Pete is survived by his wife, Linda; sons Scott Robert Stopinski (Ming), and Richard John Stopinski (Heather); step-sons, Mark Bauer (Brenda) and Mitch Bauer (Tami); grandson, Erik Stopinski; sister, Ragnhild ("Roni") Loos (Arthur), sisters-in-Law, Eileen Paske and Mary Long (Michael); brothers-in-Law, Donald Hanson (Debbie), Phil Loos and Steven Loos; and many nieces and nephews.
Also surviving him are his bosom buddies Al Horgen, Jim Pierson, Mike Long, and Steve Loos who faithfully met him at Wendy's most mornings for coffee and bull sessions about their hunting and fishing expeditions. Maybe he didn't drink the coffee (he often drank tea: just like him - he had to be different), but he sure could spin 'em like the rest.
A memorial remembrance will be held for Pete on Saturday, March 22,2025 at the Wascott Town Hall at 1:00 PM with full military honors.
Rest in peace, Pete: rest in peace.
Arrangements entrusted to the Cremation Society of MN - Duluth.
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